Fatal Las Vegas Bicycle Crash on Paradise Road near Las Vegas Boulevard
LAS VEGAS, NV (November 10, 2020) – Monday afternoon, a bicyclist, Richard Marcus, 65, died in an accident on Paradise Road near Las Vegas Boulevard.
The Las Vegas bicycle accident occurred at about 1:30 p.m., the authorities revealed.
It occurred in the 2000 block of Paradise Road near Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Louis Avenue.
According to police reports, a Nissan Sentra struck a bicyclist riding north on Paradise Road, north of East Sahara Avenue. Apparently, the Nissan lost control and steered into the northbound lanes, hitting the rider.
When the medical personnel arrived, they declared the bicyclist deceased at the scene. Meanwhile, the Nissan driver stayed at the scene. Also, the driver didn’t show signs of impairment.
The authorities confirmed that the rider’s death is the 83rd traffic-related fatality. This record is reported in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police department’s jurisdiction for the year 2020.
With heavy hearts, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Richard Marcus.
Bicycle Accidents in Las Vegas, Nevada
In today’s current state of affairs, walking and bicycling outside has increased in commonality. Meanwhile, so has the risk of accidents.
According to Tyler Toomey, a practicing attorney at Sweet Lawyers, “Common locations for these incidents include shopping center entrances and street corners.”
In the face of such a tragedy, it is important to make sure your family is taken care of. If you want strong legal representation to advocate on your behalf, contact Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852. When someone dies in a pedestrian accident, the children, parents, or guardians of the deceased have the right to file a claim. Moreover, we are a wrongful death case law group that aims to do right by your loved one. Also, we’re determined to get you the best settlement while you work on healing and recovering. Call us today for a 100% free case evaluation. Above all, we believe your loved one deserves proper justice.